Small Business Support Pillows

'We need to shop local. What big box chain store is closest?'

A Specialty Bookstore Chain that Failed, 'Untitled Books.'

"Congratulations on yer retirement. . ."

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

'We've financed three more startups for no fathomable reason.'

Ice Cream And Summer Rentals

"I know it's misspelled, but market research shows that cute sells."

"Mom, will you help me take down my drawings? I'm selling my catalog."

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

Money pouring in for a 'Acme Doodad Company's IPO.

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

"I'll have the usual."

"Forget lemonade. The real money's in bottled water."

Member of the Fortune 5 Million

"I think retrieving the info from that harddrive might be a little tricky."

'McWit Plumbing and Lite Puff Pastries.' The only way to survive in today's economy it's good to diversify.'

Floss Street Vendor

'That's the first nickel I took in!'

"Boss, remember when you told me to start charging Sadie 'studio fees' for operating her radio show in the cafe?" "Well, I've got good news and bad news." "What's the good?" "She's agreed not to resort to violence." "I see. And the bad news?" "On today's 'Sadie Cohen Radio Show': Evil cafe owners who may or may not poison their customers."

The Real American Dream

Business As Usual Bar & Grill: 'How's business? 'Don't ask!'

'I am sorry Davis, your bonus is a bit different this year, its all down to cashflow; but you can take your pick.'

"We're temporarily located in an office park, so it would be best if we came to you."

"Ooh look, the high street's evolved to survive!"

'G'morning, I'm the small business advisor.'

Blackjack: free lemonade!

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'I don't know about you, but I could do with a break.'

'Start barking and stop handing out business cards.'

"Today, State Street. Tomorrow, the State!"

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

'SALE! One Million Dollars Per Bike!!' by saying, 'I figure that if I sell just one, I can retire.'

'I thought I'd cut out the middle men.'